What is the cheapest way to get from Sale to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Sale to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sale to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Sale to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Sale and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Sale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Sale Metrolink Stop and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Sale and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Sale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Sale and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Sale to Edinburgh?

The distance between Sale and Edinburgh is 226 miles. The road distance is 213.4 miles.

How do I travel from Sale to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Sale to Edinburgh without a car is to train via Preston which takes 4h 38m and costs £70 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Sale to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Sale to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sale to Edinburgh bus from?

Sale to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sale to Edinburgh train from?

Sale to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.

Train, bus or fly from Sale to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Sale to Edinburgh is to train via Preston which takes 4h 38m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Sale to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Sale to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Sale to Edinburgh train arrive?

Sale to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Sale to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Sale to Edinburgh is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Sale to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2996+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 38m
£74–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
7h 17m
£33–59
Drive 212.2 mi
1. Drive from Sale to Edinburghcar 212.2 mi
3h 49m
£52–75
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 25m
£56–152
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 42m
£78–144
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 52m
£74–189
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 39m
£71–174

Sale to Edinburgh by tram and train

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Distance: 225 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Sale, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Sale to Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sale Metrolink Stop to Princes Street via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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